Ribimex Ribiland PRTRE300R Manuel D'instructions Et D'utilisation page 32

7- Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw
chain and be whipped towards you or pull you off balance.
8- Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from your body
and the guide bar pointing to the rear. When transporting or storing the chainsaw, always fit the guide
bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
9- Follow the instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
10- Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
11- Cut wood only. Don't use chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example: Don't use chainsaw
for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the chainsaw for operations
different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
3.5- Additional safety rules for Pole Pruners
a) Keep the cutting unit of the extendable pole saw at least 10 m away from electric lines.
b) Wear ear and head protection as well as long, durable clothes and sturdy, antiskid footwear.
c) If you are a beginner ask an experienced person for instructions before you work with the unit for
the first time on your own.
d) Do not use the unit when you're feeling tired or sick or you are under the influence of medicine,
drugs or alcohol.
e) Frequently take a long break and change your position to avoid getting tired too soon.
f) Keep others, in particular children and even animals, away from the activity area.
g) Remove branches in sections.
h) When working overhead mind falling clippings and make sure that these cannot affect your work
or injure you. Remember that falling clippings could bounce of the ground.
ATTENTION! The extendable pole saw has the capacity to cut through branches which could kill
you and other people when falling down.
i) Before you start working remove any debris from the ground to avoid tripping.
j) Always stand in a secure position and keep your balance.
k) Always keep extension and connecting cables behind the saw or away from the cutting area.
l) Only use spare parts approved by the manufacturer, in particular with regard to the chain and chain
guide.
m) When cutting branches, be aware of a potential kickback.
Once the branch is partially cut, it can fold downwards and pinch the chain.
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes
in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
- Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator.
- Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards
the operator.
- Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious
personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw
user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
- Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
- Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars
and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
- Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing
the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
n) Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw pruner only when standing on fixed, secure